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nyrfan · 12-26-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Interesting, that is the first I ever heard of this one, and I have been following this forum for over 4 years now.

1st for me as well.

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LIM3 · 12-26-2013, 02:52 PM

well i try to change the oil every 4-5k miles if that makes any difference

KMPrenger · 12-26-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

That's messed up that it has this many problems. I was looking at a V6 before I got my car and these timing chain issues are what drove me away from it. I lucked out in the long run but I feel bad for everyone that got screwed over with this engine.

Yeah, I believe the LFX is a more mature version and not as prone to this stuff so I think the newer V6 owners should be good to go.

Us earlier LLT owners have more to worry about which sucks. But there are owners on this site with high mileage V6s and haven't had any issues so can't say every one is a guaranteed problem. Great power and great efficency, but not a completely solid design in terms of reliability it seems.

But again, this is just all my opinion, but it is based on a lot of reading/research at least lol

mikeyg36 · 12-26-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Yeah, I believe the LFX is a more mature version and not as prone to this stuff so I think the newer V6 owners should be good to go.

Us earlier LLT owners have more to worry about which sucks. But there are owners on this site with high mileage V6s and haven't had any issues so can't say every one is a guaranteed problem. Great power and great efficency, but not a completely solid design in terms of reliability it seems.

But again, this is just all my opinion, but it is based on a lot of reading/research at least lol

The one I was looking at was an LFX, but I still didn't trust it with all the previous issues.

TooCool5 · 12-26-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Interesting, that is the first I ever heard of this one, and I have been following this forum for over 4 years now.

There is a blown engine thread and the dealer found a worn valve guide and cylinder bore causing oil consumption.
If I remember correctly he had to fight them at first or pay for a tear down.

stevey_frac · 12-26-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Yeah, I believe the LFX is a more mature version and not as prone to this stuff so I think the newer V6 owners should be good to go.

Us earlier LLT owners have more to worry about which sucks. But there are owners on this site with high mileage V6s and haven't had any issues so can't say every one is a guaranteed problem. Great power and great efficency, but not a completely solid design in terms of reliability it seems.

But again, this is just all my opinion, but it is based on a lot of reading/research at least lol

If you look at TrueDelta, the Camaro V6 doesn't appear to have more common issues than a normal car. So, while there are definitely trends with the problems reported that we observe and are worried about, and likely indicate a less than perfect design, there are also relatively few people that have those problems. Look at the timing chain thread. The majority of posts in there are 'X miles, no problems' despite the timing chain being a "Known Issue"

LIM3 · 12-26-2013, 10:39 PM

What do you guys suggest doing to prevent these issues ?

z928 · 12-26-2013, 10:59 PM

So people with the newer V6 LFX engine is ok? I'm just wondering.

Awill · 12-26-2013, 11:13 PM

this is pretty interesting stuff. I never knew about any of this until now. I hope I don't have or will ever have any of these problems.

mikeyg36 · 12-26-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by z928

So people with the newer V6 LFX engine is ok? I'm just wondering.

I haven't heard of any issues with the LFX so it should be fine.

mikeyg36 · 12-26-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Awill

this is pretty interesting stuff. I never knew about any of this until now. I hope I don't have or will ever have any of these problems.

Change your oil regularly and ALWAYS use full synthetic.

BryanS209 · 08-16-2016, 12:59 PM

BURNS OIL NOT RUBBER!!!

I have a 2014 Camaro with the v6. I took it to the dealer last June at Approx 11K. The dealer performed an oil consumption test where they pull the dipstick every 1,000 miles X 6. The results showed I was burning 1 qt. every 1,000 miles. GM authorized the dealer to replace the PCV valve and valve cover. Was instructed to come in every 1,000 miles X6 for another oil consumption test. I was not happy about another test so I called on the California Bureau of automotive affairs. They told me that they have no jurisdiction over GM and advised me to continue the oil consumption test. He also told me that he still had to go see the dealer since I had contacted them. Ever since the dealer reports that the engine oil consumption is 1/2 qt. every 1,000 miles. Just finished the second oil consumption test and the dealer told me GM considers 1qt. every 2,000 miles normal. How convenient. When I asked the dealer and GM a year ago what is considered acceptable GM told me to ask the dealer and the dealer told me they didn't know. I will never buy a GM again. I have been advised that this issue causes premature O2 sensor failure as well as plugs up the catalytic converters and I have been told this Camaro has 4. I think I will get a rear window sticker that reads Burns Oil Not Rubber!! with a thumbs down to GM and the dealership. I may even seek legal counsel. Maybe do a little research to find out if there is a class action lawsuit against GM.

Mvp_Me · 10-08-2016, 03:12 AM

I have 93k miles on my girl and not one issue so far. I will say every time I change the oil (every 6k miles) my oil catch can is half full sometimes but that's about it. As stated above, some are lucky and some aren't.

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fhrex · 10-08-2016, 05:50 AM

I have a full stock LLT with 65K miles. No issues whatsoever. Use GM Dexos and change oil every 4K miles. No oil usage. Dexos has now been changed from synthetic blend to full synthetic, and will start to change oil at 5K intervals.

12-26-2013, 02:52 PM	#16
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,393	well i try to change the oil every 4-5k miles if that makes any difference __________________

12-26-2013, 10:39 PM	#21
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,393	What do you guys suggest doing to prevent these issues ? __________________

10-08-2016, 03:12 AM	#27
Mvp_Me I Use Three Pedals Drives: 2011 VR M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 793	I have 93k miles on my girl and not one issue so far. I will say every time I change the oil (every 6k miles) my oil catch can is half full sometimes but that's about it. As stated above, some are lucky and some aren't. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

10-08-2016, 05:50 AM	#28
fhrex Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Farmville, Virginia Posts: 1,022 View My Garage	I have a full stock LLT with 65K miles. No issues whatsoever. Use GM Dexos and change oil every 4K miles. No oil usage. Dexos has now been changed from synthetic blend to full synthetic, and will start to change oil at 5K intervals. __________________

12-26-2013, 10:59 PM	#22
z928 Drives: 500SL, 928 GTS, E36 328 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: K.B.(BWN) & Doha, Qatar. Posts: 63	So people with the newer V6 LFX engine is ok? I'm just wondering.

12-26-2013, 11:13 PM	#23
Awill Married Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 199	this is pretty interesting stuff. I never knew about any of this until now. I hope I don't have or will ever have any of these problems.

08-16-2016, 12:59 PM	#26
BryanS209 Drives: Bold Join Date: May 2015 Location: California Posts: 8	BURNS OIL NOT RUBBER!!! I have a 2014 Camaro with the v6. I took it to the dealer last June at Approx 11K. The dealer performed an oil consumption test where they pull the dipstick every 1,000 miles X 6. The results showed I was burning 1 qt. every 1,000 miles. GM authorized the dealer to replace the PCV valve and valve cover. Was instructed to come in every 1,000 miles X6 for another oil consumption test. I was not happy about another test so I called on the California Bureau of automotive affairs. They told me that they have no jurisdiction over GM and advised me to continue the oil consumption test. He also told me that he still had to go see the dealer since I had contacted them. Ever since the dealer reports that the engine oil consumption is 1/2 qt. every 1,000 miles. Just finished the second oil consumption test and the dealer told me GM considers 1qt. every 2,000 miles normal. How convenient. When I asked the dealer and GM a year ago what is considered acceptable GM told me to ask the dealer and the dealer told me they didn't know. I will never buy a GM again. I have been advised that this issue causes premature O2 sensor failure as well as plugs up the catalytic converters and I have been told this Camaro has 4. I think I will get a rear window sticker that reads Burns Oil Not Rubber!! with a thumbs down to GM and the dealership. I may even seek legal counsel. Maybe do a little research to find out if there is a class action lawsuit against GM.